Monday, January 5, 2015

Thank You {The Kraft Journal}

Hello and Happy New Year!

How are you on this First Monday?  I am trying to stay warm and get back in the swing of things. The Ol' blog has been running on auto pilot as I was spending time with friends and family in my home state of Florida.  I have to say it's pretty darn tough to go from wearing shorts and flip flops to having to bundle up with scarves, gloves, hats, winter coat, and boots. Burr! Give me sun and palm trees any day!

For the first challenge of 2015, The Kraft Journal is starting with a "Thank You" challenge. After the holidays, many of us have thank you notes to give, and we hope you will join us and share some of your thank you creations with us. All you have to do is use Kraft cardstock on your card or products from The Kraft Outlet
I started this card by adhering a piece of snowflake patterned paper to the Brown Kraft Cardstock card base. I stamped the Thank You sentiment from My Creative Time Winter Cheer onto the Brown Kraft Cardstock panel with Jet Black ink and then sponged white craft ink around the edges followed by adding chunky glitter. Buff Ivory Cardstock was used to create a double scallop border to the panel before adhering to the card front. 

I layered some die-cut Winter Flakes also made from Buff Ivory Cardstock to the lower left of the panel adding a blue rhinestone for a touch of bling. A few more rhinestones were added for further embellishing. Lastly, a length of Natural Hemp Cord was wrapped around the card front and tied in a double bow adding a few jingle bells for a festive touch.

Please be sure to head over to the The Kraft Journal to check out the projects by the other talented ladies.  We hope to see your Thank You creations in the gallery this week for your chance to be featured on our "Feature me Friday" post as well as be entered to win a $15.00 gift voucher from The Kraft Outlet store.

Wishing you all a wonderful and Happy New Year~
Blessings,
~Tammy~

20 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is gorgeous! LOVING the bells and the snowflake!!!!!

Mary Ann said...

Beautiful card!!!Love the snowflakes!!!!

jessica said...

What a gorgeous card Tammy!!!!!
Love your LO and beautiful papers!!

Audrey Pettit said...

Oooh, that is beautiful, Tammy! I love the patterned paper, and all your details on this are amazing. Loving the double scallops and the layered snowflake. All the glitter and gems give this such a fun frosty look. Love it!

Maria said...

Oh, what a beauty, Tammy! Love the patterned paper, snowflake, and bells! Great touch with the glitter, too!

Lisa said...

This is gorgeous, Tammy!! The papers are so pretty!! The chunky glitter gives is a snowy feel!! And the jingle bells are a perfect touch!! Beautiful card!! I'm glad you had a wonderful time in Florida!! I wouldn't have wanted to leave the sun either!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Lynette Jacobs said...

I share your sentiment concerning warm weather and summer has finally arrived in South Africa. Your card is beautiful....love the sparkle and kraft is such a stunning base for this.

Happy New year Tammy xx

DIANA L. said...

Great card we all nee dthank you cards. I love the snowflake and the dp you used
Have a Blessed day, DIANA L.
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Sukie said...

Beautiful card Tammy! Love the gorgeous papers you used and the touch of sparkle! The design is so pretty!

Helen said...

What a beautiful card!

Lisa Elton said...

Your blog may have been on auto pilot but your creativity is running full steam ahead!! This is so PRETTY Tammy!! Love the paper, rhinestones, glitter...oh heck I LOVE IT ALL!!!

Jinny Newlin said...

So pretty, Tammy! Love all that shimmer and shine!

Jessi Fogan said...

This is absolutely stunning! I love that glitter! And ohhhhh how much it would suck to come back to the cold. Brrr.

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous Tammy!! LOve the papers and that pretty snowflake!

Annie's Paper Boutique | Trendy Twine said...

Love the kraft with the snowflake patterned paper, Tammy. Such a cute winter themed card.

Looking forward to working with you this year :)

Lesley
Annie's Paper Boutique & Trendy Twine

Greta said...

Hope you had a wonderful time away with family, Tammy. I really love this card--such a neat design & love those snowflakes! Stay warm, my friend!

Audrey Pettit said...

Hugs, Tammy! Hope you are doing ok!

Sherrie K. said...

Absolutely gorgeous my friend! Wow, the colors, fun embellishments look amazing!!! So pretty and sparkly!
Have a great day!
Sherrie K

Sherrie K. said...

Absolutely gorgeous my friend! Wow, the colors, fun embellishments look amazing!!! So pretty and sparkly!
Have a great day!
Sherrie K

Lisa Petrella said...

GORGEOUS card, Tammy!!! Love all of the fun details---the glitter, the bells, the snowflakes!! FABULOUS!